Bayhorse, Idaho
Posted by: 
muddawber
N 44° 23.860 W 114° 18.750
11T E 714025 N 4919555
A town that peaked at 300 people.
Waymark Code: WM4M5N
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2008
Views: 53
Bayhorse, located in Custer County Idaho, was founded in the early 1870's when a rich deposit of silver was discovered. With the decrease in silver found and lower prices for it the mine was shut down in 1915. The mine and township were abandoned soon after. It is located on private property but can be easily viewed off the nearby road. In addition, just passed the town, less than a 1/4 mile, you are able to see the charcoal kilns used by the mine.
Reason for Abandonment: Economic
Date Abandoned: 06/06/1915
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